Auckland Sept. 16/44 Dear Sir, I received your Note and I am glad to hear your are making some progress in settling the differences between the Natives and Europeans. I expect that if the Maoris do not shew a disposition to settle their claims to land supposed to have been sold to Europeans those of the latter who may be disposse will be able to obtain lands from the Government somewhere else, and the Natives left to themselves. Mr, Coyney a lawyer came to me the other day to say there was a warrant against you for a small debt which you left unsettled. If it be so and you authorise me I will pay it for you in the mean time, as such a thing remaining in that state unsettled will look ill in a Government officer. If you can pick up any shells or curiosities either on the sea shore or inland or if you can purchase any belonging to New Zealand only and send them by the Victoria or Hazard I shall feel much obliged. The Governor will not be so soon at Taranaki as he intended in consequence of the stoppage of the N. Z. Coy. but when he does visit you and you have anything to send pray give it to Mr. Hamilton, who will also do anything you require for yourself which I would do were I present. I remain, Yours truly, A. Sinclair.